April 1-2, 2016 Bradford Woods - USF RSTM · 2016-03-14 · 7 and his masters thesis, Therapeutic...

April 1-2, 2016

Bradford Woods

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Dear students, professionals, and distinguished guests,

Welcome to the first annual Great Lakes Recreational Therapy Student Conference! We

are so thankful that you have taken the time out of your schedules to come and join Indiana

University and Grand Valley State University for an exciting weekend full of opportunities for

professional and personal development in the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Over the course of

the next 36 hours, you will be presented with and exposed to influential speakers, creative

interventions, chances for networking, and opportunities to ask the questions that you may not

have had time to inside the classroom.

Before the conference gets into full swing, we would like to thank our host for the

weekend, Bradford Woods. Bradford Woods has been providing recreational, educational, and

leadership development opportunities for over 50 years in south-central Indiana. Their mission is

“to improve the quality of life for people of all abilities and backgrounds through experiential

learning and therapeutic programs while providing a unique learning environment for students,

future leaders, and faculty.” This mission aligns closely with the ideals of recreational therapists

worldwide, and we would not have been able to make this conference a success without their

dedication to our cause and profession.

The Great Lakes Recreational Therapy Student Conference has highlights that every

student will enjoy! Our keynote speaker, David Austin, is one of the most respected professionals

in Recreational Therapy, and will offer his insight and knowledge to us. He has influenced the

education of each student here through his numerous, respected textbooks, and articles that he

has published about the field of RT. Intervention and activity highlights include, but are not limited

to, universally designed zip line, adventure therapy activities, wheelchair sports, adaptive ropes

course techniques, adaptive canoeing, animal-assisted therapy, mindfulness and stress

management, and equine facilitated learning! Other opportunities for professional development

include discussions on Recreational Therapy licensure, NCTRC exam prep, problem-solving

modalities, and an ask-a-rec-therapist panel discussion. The potential that each of us has to learn

and benefit from this conference is endless!

Take the chance over the next two days to build relationships with peers because they will

serve as potential, valuable colleagues in the near future. This is the first time that hundreds of

Recreational Therapy students have had the chance to meet and learn from each other. It creates

tremendous potential for new energy and ideas.

Thank you so much for coming this weekend. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Indiana University and Grand Valley State University Departments’ of Recreational Therapy

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Tich Allen Amy Feinberg

Nathan Red Allie Rosen

Miranda Terhune

Emily Jones Josie McGraw

Abby Reverman Haley Robbins

Brooke Tilley

Miranda Brooks Carly Herndon

Lauren Maynard Haley Webber

Jill Welk

Tiffany Bell Couteney Calvin

Emily Greenland Cortney Hicks

Kimber Marsh

Mary-Therese Bonaguro Taylor Cozart

Kathleen James Sarah Kalishman

Heidi Morrical

Sydney Lahmeyer Shannon Mackenzie

Ashley Martin Jake Miller

Amanda Praire Alyssa Ream

Sydney Weber Rebekah Worpell

Tis Blackley Brianna Deal

Lynsey Higgins Bryant Mehey

Morgan Van Senus

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David R. Austin, Ph.D., FDRT, FALS is Professor Emeritus of

Recreational Therapy at Indiana University. He has more than

50 years of experience in recreational therapy as a

practitioner, educator, researcher, and author.

He is the author of over 140 articles and several textbooks,

including the widely used book, Therapeutic Recreation:

Processes and Techniques: Evidence-Based Recreational

Therapy, now in its 7th edition.

He has given more than 220 presentations in 30 states and 4

Canadian provinces, as well as in England, Ireland, Puerto

Rico, and Australia. Included in his presentations have been

two keynote addresses given at Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) Annual

Conferences and the opening keynote address at the 2014 American Therapeutic Recreation

Association (ATRA) Annual Conference in Oklahoma City.

He is the developer of one of the leading conceptual models in recreational therapy, the

Health Protection/Health Promotion Model.

Dr. Austin has served as president of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, the

Society of Park and Recreation Educators, and the Academy of Leisure Sciences. He is a Fellow

in the Academy of Leisure Sciences and a Founding Fellow in the National Academy of

Recreational Therapists.

He is the only individual to have received the NTRS Distinguished Service Award, the ATRA

Distinguished Fellow Award, and the SPRE Distinguished Fellow Award.

He counts as his greatest achievement being awarded Indiana University’s highest teaching

award, the Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching.

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Jim retired from Genuine Parts Company, a Fortune 500

company, in 2003. While he held numerous positions

throughout his 25-year career, Jim’s last position was

President & General of a Distribution Facility for GPC. Jim’s

job included complete P&L and operational responsibility of

the $35M/year facility.

Jim’s ambition during retirement has been to give back to the

community by serving others. Jim is a Lion, current zone chair,

he's received a Melvin Jones Fellowship and Presidential

Leadership Award, and he's past president of the Fort Wayne

Shoaff Park Lion’s Club. Jim founded and served as president

of the local chapter of Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), which has now raised over

$580,000 for research. He is also a member of the FFB’s National Visionary Council. Jim is a

current member and past President of the Board of Trustees for the Parkview YMCA in Fort

Wayne Indiana, a large facility with over 20,000 members. He is on the Board of Trustees at

Leader Dogs for the Blind and has served in Philanthropy, Client Programs & Services ,

Governance and is past chair of the Lions Advisory Council. Over the years Jim has been a

keynote speaker for corporations and non-profits advocating and delivering key messaging

with heart and authenticity. Jim is also now a children's book author, getting ready to publish

"A Lion-Hearted Puppy, Journey of a Guide Dog". The book is written through the eyes of his

first Leader Dog Maddy. As you can well imagine, there are many other items on Jim's bucket

list, some that he is already pursuing, and you never know what he may decide to do next! Jim

and his wife Janice have been married for 37 years and have one son. Jim is a former private

pilot and enjoys long distance running.

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Stacey Carlson CTRS, Recreation Therapist at Meaningful Day Services

Lexi Cousino BS, CTRS. Lexi graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2007, has experience working in

a variety of populations, including psychiatric, geriatric, children with disabilities, and TBI. As Director of

Recreation Therapy Lexi helped develop a program and open a 32 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Detroit.

Lexi is currently the Director of Recreation Therapy and is the leader of the TBI program at The Lakeland Center

located in Southfield, Michigan.

Shay Dawson M.A., CTRS is the Director of Bradford Woods and Adjunct Lecturer at Indiana University. Shay

has worked in full time management of therapeutic programs for fifteen years. This includes Supervisor of the

Therapeutic Services Department for inpatient child, adolescent, and adult behavioral health units at Genesis

HealthCare Systems, Coordinator of the Respite and Recreation Program for Youth in Foster Care at Kent State

University, and the Director of Recreational Therapy at Bradford Woods running medical camps and adventure

therapy programs. Shay is working towards a doctoral degree at Indiana University with a research focus

centered on creating evidence based pediatric and family based health programs at Bradford Woods. Shay has

held the roles of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation.

Kelsey Deckard CTRS, Recreation Therapist at Meaningful Day Services

Dustin Ervin - Dustin is in his final semester at Indiana University and plans to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree

in Recreational Therapy in May of 2016. Dustin is currently completing his internship at the Indianapolis VA

Medical Center- Domiciliary.

Shaun Geise BA, CTRS, Director of Recreation Therapy, Ferraro Behavior Services, LLC-Northern Region

Brittany Hook CTRS - Brittany received her Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University- Bloomington in Fall of

2009. Brittany received her CTRS credentials in October of 2009. Brittany has worked in multiple settings

including a secured dementia unit, geriatric psych unit, and in the community serving individuals with

developmental disabilities. Brittany currently works at the Indianapolis VA Medical serving homeless Veterans.

Brittany has been with the VA for the past 3 ½ years.

Tommy Means MS, CTRS, is a past Academy of Leisure Studies Future Scholar recipient and is currently a full

time Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Tommy has 4 years of experience working at

summer camps for individuals of all abilities in a variety of capacities from general counselor to camp co-director

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and his masters thesis, Therapeutic Recreation at Camp, has recently been accept for publication in the American

Journal of Recreation Therapy.

Bryan P. McCormick Ph.D, CTRS is currently part of the Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Studies at

Indiana University. He also served on the faculty at East Carolina University. He has served on the boards of

directors of the Recreation Therapists of Indiana and the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. He is also

a past president of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. He has been awarded the David R. Austin

Member of the Year Award (RTI), the Scholarly Achievement Award (ATRA), and Centennial Leader Award (East

Carolina University). Dr. McCormick's work focuses on the social and community functioning of adults with severe

mental illness. He is the author or co-author of almost 50 peer-reviewed publications and 11 book chapters.

Michael McGowan Ph.D - On faculty in the Department of Recreation Park and Tourism Administration at

Western Illinois University, Dr. Mike, teaches therapeutic recreation, adventure education and field courses in

adaptive paddling, sea kayaking and backpacking classes, and coordinates the graduate program. He has both

clinical and field experience with the Jacksonville Mental Health and Developmental center, Juvenile Corrections

for the State of Wisconsin, Coordinator of the Challenge Education Program at Bradford Woods and the

Wisconsin Easter Seals Center for Camping and Recreation. In 2003 he was named the Joel Meyer Visiting

Professor to Indiana University and he is past president of the Wilderness Education Association.

Jordan McIntire M.S., is a Program Specialist in the Recreational Therapy department at Bradford Woods. She

will be beginning a Leisure Studies PhD program at Indiana University in the fall of 2016. Jordan has experience

coordinating and facilitating adventure therapy programs for at-risk youth, military families and adults and

children with disabilities. Jordan is also a behavioral therapist and works with children on the Autism spectrum.

Jake Newhard BA, CTRS, Director of Recreation Therapy, Ferraro Behavior Services, LLC-Indianapolis Region

Danny Pettry M.Ed., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS Pettry has a M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and a M.S. in

Recreational Therapy. Pettry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation

Specialist (CTRS). He has provided services for children and adolescents with mental health needs at River Park

Hospital (Huntington, West Virginia) since 2002.

Lori Schweyer CTRS graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana Institute of

Technology in 2006. She has 8 years of experience working on the waiver program and with individuals with

disabilities. Lori is currently the Supervisor of Recreation Therapy at North Node Wellness, INC, a provider of

recreation therapy and behavior management in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding counties.

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Kaitlyn Smith CTRS - Kaitlyn Smith graduate with her Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy from Indiana

University in 2015. Kaitlyn completed her internship at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center in Spring of 2015.

Kaitlyn has been Certified through NCTRC since May of 2015 and has been a PATH Certified Instructor since

2014. Kaitlyn currently works at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center serving Veterans receiving services in

inpatient and outpatient mental health.

Tim Street is the Associate Director of Bradford Woods. Tim graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s

in Journalism in 2003 and a Master’s in Public Affairs in 2010. In his previous life, Tim worked as a graphic

designer and journalist, having spent time at the Indianapolis Star and Outside Magazine. In his free time, Tim is

an avid runner, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast. He is an instructor for Indiana University Outdoor

Adventures, where he frequently teaches courses in backpacking, kayaking, wilderness leadership, map and

compass, and more.

Maggie Whaley graduated in 2014 from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s degree in

Therapeutic Recreation. In her time as a student and new professional, she has become involved with the ATRA

leadership team and currently serves as the co-chair for ATRA’s Student Development Committee.

Melanie Wills, B.S., is the Director of Outdoor Education and Professional Services at Bradford Woods.

Melanie specializes in adapted ropes course systems. She has facilitated several full day universal ropes course

design preconference workshops at the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Annual Conference.

Melanie is also the chair for the Universal Design Kindred Group through ACCT. She has worked in management

positions within outdoor settings at various locations for over 15 years.

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12:00-12:30pm ∙ Check-In at BDH

12:30-1:00pm ∙ Welcome and BDH Orientation

1:00-2:30pm ∙ Breakout Sessions


4:30-5:15pm ∙ Check-In to Lodging

5:30-7:30pm ∙ Dinner and Opening Keynote Address

7:30-9:30pm ∙ Social

7:15-8:00am ∙ Sunrise Hike

8:00-9:00am ∙ Breakfast

9:15-10:15am ∙ Breakout Sessions


11:45am-12:45pm ∙ Breakout Sessions

12:45-1:45pm ∙ Lunch, Mindfulness Activity, and Internship/Job Fair



4:30-5:30pm ∙ Closing Address

5:30pm ∙ Check-Out

12:00-12:30pm ∙ Check-In

Baxter Dining Hall

Please leave everything in cars until the 4:30 p.m.

cabin check in

12:30-1:00pm ∙ Welcome and Orientation

Baxter Dining Hall

Break up into groups, get to locations.


Universally Designed Zip Line

Zip Line

Jordan McIntire, Melanie Wills, Tim Street &

Andrew Lastname

This session will introduce students to a 375’

universally designed zip line. Students will demo

equipment including ropes, harness, accessible

chair, and a 4/1 advantage system. A few lucky

students will be able to ride the zip line as a

demonstration. Discussion will focus on the clients

that are able to utilize this facility including campers

that use ventilators as well as specific adaptations

for those clients.

(Limit of 30 participants)

This session will be repeated from 2:45-4:15 pm.

Behavioral Health Communications and

Conflict Resolution Initiative

Carr Center

Shay Dawson

This session will include an experiential activity that

has commonly been facilitated in adult inpatient and

outpatient behavioral health units. Processing and

psychoeducational content will include an overview

of the pros and cons of specific communication

styles and strategies for healthy confrontation.

This session will be repeated from 2:45-4:15pm.

Therapeutic Riding

Agape Riding Center

Agape Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

This session will take place at the Equine Center at

Bradford Woods. Agape Therapeutic Riding, Inc.,

the oldest equine assisted therapy program in

Indiana, will lead students in a demonstration of

various equine assisted learning interventions. This

includes therapeutic riding (on the horse) and equine

assisted learning (off of the horse).


Adaptive Canoeing

Waterfront


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Universally Designed Zip Line

Zip Line

Bradford Woods: Jordan McIntire, Melanie Wills,

Tim Street & Andrew Lastname

This session will introduce students to a 375’

universally designed zip line. Students will demo

equipment including ropes, harness, accessible

chair, and a 4/1 advantage system. A few lucky

students will be able to ride the zip line as a

demonstration. Discussion will focus on the clients

that are able to utilize this facility including campers

that use ventilators as well as specific adaptations

for those clients.

(Limit of 30 Participants)

Behavioral Health Communications and

Conflict Resolution Initiative

Carr Center

Bradford Woods: Shay Dawson

This session will include an experiential activity that

has commonly been facilitated in adult inpatient and

outpatient behavioral health units. Processing and

psychoeducational content will include an overview

of the pros and cons of specific communication

styles and strategies for healthy confrontation.

Equine Facilitated Learning

Agape Riding Center

Agape Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

This session will take place at the Equine Center at

Bradford Woods. Agape Therapeutic Riding, Inc.,

the oldest equine assisted therapy program in

Indiana, will lead students in a demonstration of

various equine assisted learning interventions. This

includes therapeutic riding (on the horse) and equine

assisted learning (off of the horse).


Adaptive Canoeing

Waterfront

Recreational Therapy for Veterans

Interpretative Center

Brittany Hook, Kaitlyn Smith, Dustin Ervin

A panel discussion regarding Recreational Therapy

Treatment for Veterans with mental health,

substance abuse, and homelessness diagnoses.

4:30-5:15pm ∙ Check-In to Lodging

Check into lodging at this time – cannot move in

prior to this.

5:30-7:30pm ∙ Dinner and Opening

Keynote Address

Baxter Dining Hall

Speaker: David Austin

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7:30-9:30pm ∙ Social

Baxter Dining Hall & Bonfire Pit

Icebreakers, S’mores, and a Bonfire with Hot

Chocolate! Following a keynote address from David

Austin, we will remain in the dining hall for two

team-building activities to help build relationships

with RT students from different schools. We will then

move to the fire pit for one last activity of the

evening.

7:15-8:00am ∙ Sunrise Hike

Wake up on the right side of the bed and come on a

wonderful hike to get your day off to a good start!

Come tag along and go on a nice walk through the

woods and watch the sunrise over Tully Overlook!

You won’t want to miss this amazing experience.

We will meet under the shelter by the dining hall at

7:10am on Saturday, April 2nd. We will plan on

leaving right at 7:15am so get there ahead of time!

We will be back in time for breakfast at 8:00am.

8:00-9:00am ∙ Breakfast

Baxter Dining Hall


Adventure Therapy Activities

Sport Court

Jordan McIntire

During this session you will learn the basic principles

of planning and facilitating adventure therapy

activities. You will have the opportunity to

participate in a Blind Maze activity, climb a 35’

accessible cargo tower, as well as tour a fully

accessible low universal ropes course. This session

will highlight the type of facilitation used with

military families at Bradford Woods.


This session will be repeated from 2:00-3:00pm.

Therapeutic Use of Music in Recreation

Therapy – Ukulele

Activity Center

Michael McGowan

The Ukulele is the perfect instrument to integrate

participatory music into recreation therapy. You will

learn to play the ukulele for instrumental instruction,

to accompany communal singing, and for use as a

modality for treatment in reminiscence, re-

motivation and socialization.

(Limit of 10 participants, must sign up)

This session will be repeated from 10:30-11:30am.

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Innovative Interventions

Interpretive Center

Tommy Means

This interactive presentation will explore the nuances

of what it truly means to be “innovative” when

developing interventions. Attendees will evaluate

their own mental models of recreation and leisure

and how these paradigms may impact their ability

to be innovative. This presentation will also explore

the importance of creating interventions, with

respect to evidence-based practice, that naturally

address client goals and objectives. After a

discussion on innovation and mental models,

attendees will work together to evaluate a case

study and develop an intervention rooted in

evidence. A series of interactive games will also be

used to provide a hands on opportunity to express

creativity and share ideas.

Why Professional Associations Matter

Carr Center

Bryan McCormick

Professional associations are the way members of a

profession advocate for their clients and practice.

This session will present information about how they

work and ways that you can get involved.


Adapted Sports Clinic with Sit Volleyball

and Wheelchair Basketball

Sport Court

Jordan McIntire

During this session you will learn the fundamentals of

sit volleyball and wheelchair basketball. Students

will have the opportunity to try out other adaptive

sports equipment and discuss contraindications of

adaptive sports. There will also be opportunities to

partake in friendly competition!


This session will be repeated 3:15-4:15pm.

“Drawing the Line in the Sand”

Interpretive Center

Shaun Geise and Jake Newhard

A How-To on Effectively Creating and Maintaining

Your Professionalism: Creating, Establishing and

Maintaining Meaningful, Professional Relationships

through community-based treatment objectives.

Balancing personal and professional relationships

with both clients and team care professionals.

Therapeutic Use of Music in Recreation

Therapy – Ukulele

Activity Center

Michael McGowan

The Ukulele is the perfect instrument to integrate

participatory music into recreation therapy. You will

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learn to play the ukulele for instrumental instruction,

to accompany communal singing, and for use as a

modality for treatment in reminiscence, re-

motivation and socialization.

(Limit of 10 participants, must sign up)

Conversation Café: Exploring Therapeutic

Recreation with Students

Carr Center

Maggie Whaley

Students will be given the opportunity to explore

their professional foundation in Therapeutic

Recreation in a World Cafe style conversation. This

format will allow students to engage in small group

dialogue with their peers in a setting that

encourages mindfulness and participation from

every person involved. Conversation topics will

include professional philosophy and advancement

of the profession. Conversation outcomes will be

assimilated in a whole group conversation to

encourage action from conversation.

11:45am-12:45pm ∙ Q&A with a CTRS

Baxter Dining Hall

Panel Discussion (Shaun Geise, Jake Newhard,

Brittany Hook, Kaitlyn Smith, Tommy Means, Danny

Pettry, Lori Schweyer)

12:45-1:45pm ∙ Lunch & Mindfulness

Activity

Baxter Dining Hall

During lunch time, everyone is welcome to

participate in our arts and crafts sensory workshop!

Everyone has the option of coloring adult coloring

pages OR making a bracelet. Different colors will be

provided to support various disabilities!

12:45-1:45pm ∙ Internship/Job Fair

Baxter Dining Hall

Ferraro Behavior Services - Shaun Geise &

Jake Newhard

VA Medical - Brittany Hook & Kaitlyn Smith

Meaningful Day Services – Stacey Carlson &

Kelsey Deckard

Danny Pettry

Lakeland Center – Lexi Cousino

North Node Wellness, INC – Lori Schweyer


Adventure Therapy Activities

Sport Court

Jordan McIntire

During this session you will learn the basic principles

of planning and facilitating adventure therapy

activities. You will have the opportunity to

participate in a Blind Maze activity, climb a 35’

accessible cargo tower, as well as tour a fully

accessible low universal ropes course. This session

will highlight the type of facilitation used with

military families at Bradford Woods.


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Maintaining Professional Therapeutic

Relationships with Vulnerable Clients

Carr Center

Brittany Hook

This session will focus on defining vulnerable clients;

evaluating self-awareness, knowledge and cultural

competency; clients’ inherit dignity and worth; the

professional relationship; understanding empathy;

establishing rapport; professional domain and

professional drift; boundaries and ethical behaviors

as a professional; our role in maintaining clients’

progress; evaluation and termination; and

balancing personal and professional life.

How to Build a Sensory Program on a

Budget

Interpretive Center

Lexi Cousino

Session will focus on the basics of sensory

stimulation, what is sensory stimulation, who can

benefit and the best practice for utilizing sensory

stimulation. Session will also highlight creative

inexpensive ways to build your sensory stimulation

repertoire and give the opportunity to create your

own sensory tool to take home with you.

Community Based Recreation Therapy with

Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Activity Center

Lori Schweyer

A look at the Indiana State Medicaid Waiver

System: This session will be discussing the basics of

the Indiana State Medicaid Waiver program for

individuals with intellectual disabilities including

qualifications, funding and services as well as

recreation therapy in context to the waiver. This

includes the population served, how referrals are

made/received, the required documentation,

interventions, interdisciplinary teamwork, and

employment opportunities.


Adapted Sports Clinic with Sit Volleyball

and Wheelchair Basketball

Sport Court

Jordan McIntire

During this session you will learn the fundamentals of

sit volleyball and wheelchair basketball. Students

will have the opportunity to try out other adaptive

sports equipment and discuss contraindications of

adaptive sports. There will also be opportunities to

partake in friendly competition!


Working as a Recreation Therapist within

the Medicaid Waiver System

Activity Center

Stacey Carlson and Kelsey Deckard

This session will explore the involvement of

Recreation Therapy within Indiana’s Medicaid

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Waiver system and highlight the many roles of the

Recreation Therapist working in this unique setting.

Recreational Therapy in Mental/

Behavioral Health

Carr Center

Danny Pettry

This session is designed to help participants to have

a better understand of the role of Recreational

Therapy in Mental/ Behavioral Health settings.

GV Substance Abuse

Interpretive Center

4:30-5:30pm ∙ Closing Address

Baxter Dining Hall

Speaker: Jim Platzer – “Leveraging your greatest

assets”

5:30pm ∙ Check-Out

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Change of clothes

Linens & Blankets/Sleeping Bag and Pillow

Toiletries

Hiking Boots

Active Wear

Rain Clothes

Warm Jacket

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